a. futile. Káwang lang ang paghílak kay nahitabù na, It is futile to cry because it is already over and done; v. fail, be in vain. Walà makáwang ang íyang ginadamgung kalampúsan, Her dreams of success were not in vain. They came true. Dílì ku kawángun ang ímung kinahanglan, I will never fail you if you need me.